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21 May

Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira Occupied Public Street / Passage Belonging to Gram Panchayat; High Court Dismisses Petition & Imposes ₹6 Lakh Fine: Baltej Pannu

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaltej Pannu, Chandigarh legal news, Gram Panchayat Ramgarh, land encroachment dispute, Punjab and Haryana High Court, Sukhpal Singh Khaira

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has suffered a major political and legal embarrassment after the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed his petition in the Gram Panchayat land encroachment matter and imposed ₹6 lakh costs on him. Hailing the law, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu said the judgment has exposed the Congress MLA’s arrogance and punctured his repeated attempts to portray himself as a victim of political vendetta. Referring to the Court proceedings and official records, Baltej Pannu said the case pertained to illegal occupation of a public street / public passage…

21 May

Calgary Woman Dies After Dental Implant in Chandigarh; Negligence Complaint Filed Against Dentist

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, PunjabAmrita Bedi, Calgary woman dental surgery, Chandigarh dental implant death, Dr Pratima Duggal, Medical negligence

Chandigarh/Calgary (Rajeev Sharma): A medical negligence complaint has been filed against Chandigarh-based dental surgeon Pratima Duggal following the death of 42-year-old Calgary-linked patient Amrita Bedi after a dental implant procedure in Chandigarh in May 2026. The complaint, filed under Section 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), seeks FIR registration, seizure of CCTV footage, and preservation of all medical and digital records. The procedure was reportedly conducted at Alpha Chandigarh Multispecialty Hospital after consultations initiated from Canada, with treatment planning done remotely. According to the allegations, the patient was considered a high-risk case due to obesity and anticipated airway difficulty,…

21 May

Chandigarh Administration Officials Lead by Example in “No Vehicle Wednesday” Initiative

nishuthapar10 CommentsBusiness, Punjab

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Responding to the appeal of Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, senior officials and employees of the Chandigarh Administration actively participated in the “No Vehicle Wednesday” initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and environment-friendly commuting practices.Under the campaign, officials adopted eco-friendly modes of transport including bicycles, walking, CTU buses, carpooling and e-vehicles to encourage fuel conservation and sustainable mobility across the city.Chief Secretary H. Rajesh Prasad led the initiative by cycling to his office. Speaking to the media, he said that he personally uses a bicycle for fitness and described the campaign as an important…

21 May

Chandigarh CEO Reviews Preparedness for Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Roll

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Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): Following the announcement by the Election Commission of India regarding the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll in Chandigarh under the third phase on May 14, 2026, a high-level review meeting was held on May 21 under the chairmanship of Chief Electoral Officer, U.T. Chandigarh, Prerna Puri to assess preparedness and coordination for the exercise.At the outset, the Chief Electoral Officer directed officials to ensure wide publicity of the SIR schedule, conduct meetings with political parties and maintain close coordination with all stakeholders involved in the revision process.Detailed discussions were held regarding…

21 May

Chandigarh Administration Signs MoU to Boost Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Mobility

nishuthapar10 CommentsPunjab

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): In a significant step towards promoting clean energy and sustainable urban transport, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Energy Management Cell/SDA under the Engineering Department, U.T. Chandigarh and the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking under the Transport Department, U.T. Chandigarh Administration.The agreement aims to strengthen collaborative efforts for energy conservation, energy efficiency and sustainable mobility in Chandigarh’s transport sector. The MoU was formally signed by Avikesh Gupta, Director Transport, U.T. Chandigarh and Pawan Kumar Sharma, Head of the Energy Management Cell/SDA Chandigarh. Yashjeet Gupta, Chief Operations Manager of the Chandigarh City Bus Services Society (CCBSS), was…

21 May

Counter Intelligence Amritsar Busts Drug and Arms Smuggling Module; Two Held With Heroin and Pistols

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPunjab News, Punjab Police

Gurpreet Singh :- In a major breakthrough against organised crime, Counter Intelligence Amritsar has uncovered a cross-border narcotics and illegal arms smuggling network, leading to the arrest of two accused persons and the recovery of 5.5 kilograms of heroin along with four pistols and ten live cartridges. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the arrested individuals were allegedly in contact with a foreign-based smuggler and had received the consignment for further distribution of weapons and ammunition within Punjab. A case has been registered at Police Station SSOC, Amritsar, and further investigations are underway to trace both backward and forward linkages of…

21 May

Jagannath Temple Administration Urges Ferozepur Authorities to Stop ‘Premature’ Rath Yatra

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingJagannatha Rath Yatra, Punjab News

Gurpreet Singh :- The Shri Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Puri, has appealed to the Ferozepur district administration in Punjab to halt a proposed Rath Yatra scheduled for May 23, stating that the event is being organised against established religious traditions and prescribed rituals. In a formal communication addressed to Ferozepur Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Deepshikha Sharma, SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Kumar Padhee urged the local authorities to intervene and prevent the conduct of the procession on a non-traditional date. According to the temple administration, an advertisement had been circulated announcing a Rath Yatra at the Jagannath Temple in Ferozepur…

21 May

Mankirt Aulakh Pays Obeisance at Golden Temple After Release of New Music Project

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsEntertainment, Punjab, TrendingGolden Temple, Mankirat Aulakh

Gurpreet Singh :- Popular Punjabi singer and actor Mankirt Aulakh on Thursday visited Golden Temple to offer prayers following the release of his latest music project. The singer paid obeisance at the shrine and prayed for peace, prosperity and the well-being of all. Speaking to mediapersons after paying respects, Aulakh said he and his team had decided earlier that they would first visit the Golden Temple whenever the new extended music project was released. He said the visit was meant to seek blessings and express gratitude to the Almighty for the love and support received from fans over the years.…

21 May

Punjab University Tightens NRI Quota Admission Norms for 2026-27 Session

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabPanjab University

Gurpreet Singh :- Panjab University has introduced significant changes to its NRI quota admission policy for the 2026-27 academic session, tightening eligibility norms to curb alleged misuse of the category. Under the revised rules, only genuine Non-Resident Indians and their children will now be eligible for admission under the NRI quota. The university administration has excluded extended family relations such as uncles, aunts, grandparents and first cousins from availing benefits under the category. Despite the stricter framework, the university clarified that the existing provision of 10 per cent additional seats reserved for NRIs and their wards will continue. Besides this,…

20 May

Punjab Leads India in Performance Grading Index 2.0, Clinching Top Prachesta-1 Grade

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjot Singh Bains, performance grading index, pgi 2.0, prachesta 1 grade, Punjab education, Sikhya Kranti

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a landmark feat for school education, Punjab has emerged as the top-performing State across the country under the Performance Grading Index (PGI) 2.0 for Stated/UTs 2024-25, released by the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education (GoI). Notably, the PGI top rank comes just two weeks after another national endorsement. NITI Aayog Education Quality Report 2026 rated Punjab among India’s best-performing states. Sharing the remarkable achievement here on Wednesday, Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains said that Punjab has attained the Prachesta‑1 Grade (scoring between 51% and 60%)- the distinction shared only with…